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During former mayor Bob Filner's sentencing on Monday, the judge received letters of support from Filner's son, two ex-wives and former fiancee. NBC 7's Candice Nguyen has more. (Published Monday, Dec. 9, 2013)

Updated at 10:21 AM PDT on Tuesday, Dec 10, 2013

Defense attorneys for former Mayor Bob Filner attribute some of the former congressman's aggressive behavior to a sudden stop in psychiatric medication, originally prescribed by congressional doctors.

A memo from defense lawyer Jerry Coughlan said that “the sudden disruption in his medications, coupled with long-standing issues of anxiety and the stress of assuming a new, intensely political, executive position” were contributing factors to Filner's behavior.

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In the memo, Coughlan refers to letters from Drs. Robert Bray and Michael Lardon, which are under seal.

Of Filner's current medical condition, Coughlan writes:

"His psychiatrist describes him as clinically stable, 'committed to treatment,' with an 'excellent' prognosis now that he is receiving regular and and appropriate treatment."

Filner will be allowed to attend medical and counseling sessions as well as meet monthly with his psychiatrist, according to terms of his sentencing. He also will be allowed to vote, contrary to prior reports, according to state Attorney General spokesman Nick Pacilio.

Pacilio acknowledged the possibility that upon completion of the sentence Filner's felony charge might be reduced to a misdemeanor. That idea was floated in court Monday by Filner's defense team, but the judge did not rule on it.

Filner received letters of support from his son, Adam Filner, his former fiance, Bronwyn Ingram, both of his former wives and even the attorney who is currently in a relationship with his first wife, Barbara.

His son, Adam Filner, wrote that his relationship with Filner "has been rocky." But, much of that changed over the last few years, and even more so during the last few months.

"These recent months have been some of the most trying times he has had in his life and I'm glad he has shared with me how much he has learned," Adam Filner wrote. "These lessons will live with me in my professional and personal life."

"Although he has more work to complete on his journey of recovery, I believe he has already made significant strides in a short time and I expect that he will continue to do so until he achieves his goals," she wrote.

None of the women Filner was accused of grabbing, groping, kissing or restraining in a headlock were in court Monday. An attorney for another victim says Filner's punishment is not nearly enough.